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Ludwigia sedioides, commonly known as mosaic flower and false loosestrife, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Onagraceae. It has yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. Native to Brazil and Venezuela, its habitat includes wet, swampy localities.
It may be invasive in some areas.
The majority of Ludwigia sedioides are found in subtropical America. Mosaic plant is native to Central America and South America, primarily Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil. Due to its rapid growth, efficient mode of reproduction, and aggressive nature, it has been identified as a potentially invasive plant in Sri Lanka. In the future, it may pose a threat to Sri Lanka's biodiversity.
Ludwigia sedioides is an ornamental plant. Hence, apart from its natural habitat, it finds its uses in personal (artificial) ponds and aquariums. Though use in the aquarium is somewhat complicated as the need for sunlight and nutrient matters. This plant is suitable for ponds or containers with 30–60 cm (12–24 in) depth. The plant needs to be rooted in the substrate below the water surface.
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